Honest Conversation Is Overrated

Glasses: “How much is this book?”Me: “The price is on the back.” I look for him, in case he is numerically illiterate. “19.99”

Glasses: “How much is that with tax?”Me: “$21.24.”Glasses: “What would I get back if I gave you three tens?”Me: “$8.76?”Glasses: “How much is that?”Me: “One five, three ones, three quarters, and a penny.”

Glasses: “I don’t like fives.”Me: “Then it would be eight ones, three quarters, and a penny.”